amanda_reads13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Abbie thought she and Richard were endgame. So, when he dumped her and left her standing on the side of the road in a bunny costume on Halloween, she and her friends decide to get revenge. What better way to get revenge than to hook up with his boss?
Was this an incredibly well written book? No, but it was a quick, fun read. It was pretty obviously a play on Legally Blonde. The blonde who is never taken seriously, get her revenge on her ex.
One thing that really annoyed me about the writing was the long monologues within the dialogue. The characters would be talking, then there would be 3 pages of an inner monologue, then the conversation continued.
Abbie had been dating Richard for 4 years and he was absolutely horrible to her. Their relationship was riddled with gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional abuse. Addie changed everything about herself to become the person Richard wanted, but he was just using her. She was understandably traumatized from that relationship and had a lot of insecurities and self-esteem issues due to it.
I liked seeing how she was able to build herself back up throughout the book. Yet, I was kind of disappointed that most of her newfound self-esteem hinged on compliments from Damien.
Damien is a well known playboy, who also happens to be Richards boss. He is tall, dark, and handsome man who has a thing for petite blonds (shocker). He doesn't do serious, but changes his ways for Abbie (surprise!). The one thing that I really liked about him was that he spends a lot of time and effort helping to build Abbie back up and heal wounds caused by Richard.
I generally love a strong group of girlfriends. But her one friend needs some serious therapy...
Tropes: revenge, instalove
Was this an incredibly well written book? No, but it was a quick, fun read. It was pretty obviously a play on Legally Blonde. The blonde who is never taken seriously, get her revenge on her ex.
One thing that really annoyed me about the writing was the long monologues within the dialogue. The characters would be talking, then there would be 3 pages of an inner monologue, then the conversation continued.
Abbie had been dating Richard for 4 years and he was absolutely horrible to her. Their relationship was riddled with gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional abuse. Addie changed everything about herself to become the person Richard wanted, but he was just using her. She was understandably traumatized from that relationship and had a lot of insecurities and self-esteem issues due to it.
I liked seeing how she was able to build herself back up throughout the book. Yet, I was kind of disappointed that most of her newfound self-esteem hinged on compliments from Damien.
Damien is a well known playboy, who also happens to be Richards boss. He is tall, dark, and handsome man who has a thing for petite blonds (shocker). He doesn't do serious, but changes his ways for Abbie (surprise!). The one thing that I really liked about him was that he spends a lot of time and effort helping to build Abbie back up and heal wounds caused by Richard.
I generally love a strong group of girlfriends. But her one friend needs some serious therapy...
Tropes: revenge, instalove
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
nithyuh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
They were cute, but some of the stuff Damien said—especially during the sex scenes—three me off.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
danicam's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
marpaige's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
abiigrl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
eliis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Misogyny
Minor: Abandonment and Alcoholism
iamamyyyyy's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book taught me that there is something I hate more than the miscommunication trope. That is when one character says something to the effect of "I need to tell you something" and the other says "later" and then they just drop it! And that happens several times. Nothing came up to stop you honey, you just didn't say anything to add to the drama of the plot and it was infuriating.
Damien was the bright spot for me. Kind and considerate. Helping Abbie heal from her past relationship. Abbie was fine except when she did the abovementioned non-talking.
The spice was spicy, but not my style. Too possessive and too muchyou'll come when I tell you to come type stuff and calling her a whore. Just not my thing, but if it's yours you will enjoy I'm sure.
Damien was the bright spot for me. Kind and considerate. Helping Abbie heal from her past relationship. Abbie was fine except when she did the abovementioned non-talking.
The spice was spicy, but not my style. Too possessive and too much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse
waffley's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Ahhhh this was so cute!! I loved everything about it. I also really enojyed the writing style, and i felt as if i was watching a movie as i read along. Both leads were strong and amazing, and this book made me want to read other books by the author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
Emotional abuse by the FMC’s ex,cristinreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Super cheesy cute romcom. I ended up skipping most of the spicy scenes., bc after the first it seemed a bit much. But the revenge theme was a fun trope to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
beanie0510's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse